Design, Build and Care of
Distinctive Landscapes
Leisha Johnson
Leisha is the Founder and Principal Designer of Gardens by the Yard. She received formal landscape design training at the Harvard Landscape Institute and Boston Architectural College. She is a Board member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) New England Chapter and a certified Master Gardener. She also holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering and worked in High Tech for a decade before arriving at her true passion — Natural Landscape Design.
Inquisitive Creative Passionate Integrity
Traditional with a Natural Flair
For over 20 years we have delighted clients with landscapes and gardens to enjoy and share. Many designs are of a traditional and familiar style and include our signature lush and nature-friendly plant palettes. This Natural Flair is becoming more mainstream especially as people are more concerned with wildlife, pollinator and the planet’s health.
Connecting People and Nature
Our Natural Gardens enable meaningful connections between people and nature through design, installation, management, and client education.
achieved. that the popular of beauty can be achieved and delighted in. Include landscapes that are ecologically functional. Health benefits. Reorient our culture towards prioritizing care, protection, and stewardship.
Realistic Designs Informed by Experience
The best designers have enjoyed successes and learned from failures of their work. Installation and care follow-up is critical to having the knowledge to make informed design recommendations.
We have proved that ecologically functional landscapes can be aesthetically beautiful and manageable. Our designs and installations are realistic, and we work to ensure your expectations are aligned with our own.